New Books!

We Hold These Truths- The Keepers of the School--known to their friends as Ben, Jill, and Robert--have one last chance to save their school before it's torn down to make room for a seaside amusement park. But their nemeses, janitors Lyman and Wally, are just as determined to keep the kids out of the way and the demolition on schedule.

Gauge- When the town council decides to demolish the old library clock and replace it with a fancy modern one, Lucy and her mother try to save the historic timepiece--with the help of a dragon. 

The Hidden Kingdom- The five dragonets of the prophecy are hoping to hide in safety in the RainWing kingdom, and Glory is hoping to learn more about her own identity, but when tribe members start disappearing and the old queen does nothing, it is up to Glory and her friends to uncover the lurking evil. 

Fire Star- David Rain is faced with the most perilous task yet when Gwilanna returns, this time determined to resurrect the dragon Gawain on the ice cap of the Tooth of Ragnar, unless David and her friends can stop her.

Dark Fire- Bestselling author David Rain returns to help Lucy and the Pennykettle dragons try to find and destroy a drop of dark fire before it is discovered and used to birth a darkling, while in the Arctic, enshrouded in mist, hide dragons that have at last returned to Earth.

New Fiction Books!

Lemony Snicket "When Did You See Her Last?" - Young apprentice Lemony Snicket has a new case to solve when he and his chaperone are hired to find a missing girl. Is the girl a runaway? Or was she kidnapped? Was she seen last at the grocery store? Or could she have stopped at the diner? Is it really any of your business? These are all the wrong questions.

Gruffen - Lucy thinks there is a monster lurking outside her bedroom window, so her mother makes a dragon out of clay to protect her while she sleeps.

Journey to Rainbow Island -  When her idyllic life on Rainbow Island is destroyed by the dragon, Obsidigon, Yu-Ning must embark on a dangerous journey, guided by her master teacher, Metatron, in hopes of overcoming the darkness attacking her home and also the scars of sadness marking her own heart.

Wings of Fire, The Dragonet Prophecy (v.1) - "Clay has lived his whole life under the mountain. The MudWing dragonet knows war is raging between the dragon tribes in the world outside - a war that he and four other dragonets are destined to end, according to the mysterious prophecy they have been taught. The five "chosen" dragonets were stolen from their homes while they were still in their eggs - and hidden away for years - all to fulfill the prophecy. But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when danger threatens one of their own, Clay and his friends may choose freedom over fate ... leave the mountain ... and set the dragon world on a course that no one could have predicted." -- Jacket.

Wings of Fire, The Lost Heir (v.2) - Overjoyed to be reunited with her fellow ocean-dwelling dragons, Tsunami the SeaWing continues efforts to end the war for Pyrrhia in spite of a dangerous assassin who is threatening all their lives.

Wings of Fire, The Dark Secret (v.4) - When Starflight, one of the dragonets of destiny, is kidnapped by the NightWings he finds that the kingdom of his birth is a miserable place, full of terrible secrets--and that, with his fellow dragonets too far away to help, the fate of two kingdoms rests in his talons.

More Non-Fiction!

Triceratops - Simple text and illustrations present triceratops, its body parts, and behavior.

Tyrannosaurus Rex - Simple text and illustrations present tyrannosaurus rex, its body parts, and behavior.

American Mastodon - Simple text and illustrations present the life of the American mastodon, how it looked, and its behavior.

Woolly Mammoth - Simple text and illustrations present woolly mammoths, their body parts, and behavior.

Diplodocus - "Simple text and illustrations present the life of diplodocus, how it looked, and its behavior"--Provided by publisher.



Iguanodon - "Simple text and illustrations present the life of iguanodon, what it looked like, and how it behaved"--Provided by publisher.

What Were Dinosaurs? - Presents a discussion of dinosaurs, with illustrations, covering what scientists learn about them through fossils, such as where they lived, what they looked like, what they ate, and whether they lived alone or in groups.

Giganotosaurus and Other Big Dinosaurs - Colorful look at some of the biggest dinosaurs.

Megalodon - "Simple text and illustrations present the life of megalodon, how it looked, and its behavior"--Provided by publisher.

Big Dinosaurs - "Simple text and photographs describe big dinosaurs"--Provided by publisher.

Apatosaurus - "Simple text and illustrations present the life of apatosaurus, how it looked, and its behavior"--Provided by publisher.

Show Me Dinosaurs -

"Defines through text and photos core terms related to dinosaurs"--Provided by publisher.

Presents information about some of the important dinosaurs as well as core terms used to describe them.

Sabertooth Cat - Simple text and illustrations present sabertooth cats, their body parts, and behavior.

Stegosaurus - Simple text and illustrations present stegosaurus, its body parts, and behavior.

Velociraptor - Simple text and illustrations present the life of velociraptors and how they looked and behaved.

Allosaurus - Simple text and illustrations present allosaurus, its body parts, and behavior.

Pteranodon - "Simple text and illustrations present the life of pteranodon, how it looked, and its behavior"--Provided by publisher.

Brachiosaurus - "Simple text and illustrations present the life of brachiosaurus, how it looked, and its behavior"--Provided by publisher.

Christmas - This book describes and illustrates the winter holiday, Christmas.





 

New Non-fiction Books!

George Brown, Class Clown- The Twelve Burps of Christmas-In two separate stories, George looks forward to Christmas, but the class play and and a surprise visit with Kevin, his best friend from when he lived in Cherrydale, are both marred by the magic burps.

Tyrannosaurus Rex - In this book, children learn about the features of Tyrannosaurus Rex, what Tyrannosaurus Rex ate, and how it attacked other dinosaurs.

Pterodactyl - Describes the characteristics and behavior of the extinct flying reptile that lived on the earth during the Mesozoic era.

Brachiosaurus - Learn about the features of the Brachiosaurus, what it ate, and how it defended itself.

Stegosaurus: Armored Defender - "In graphic novel format, text and illustrations present Stegosaurus, its characteristics and probable behavior, and information about extinction"--Provided by publisher.

Machines at the Airport - Brief text and photographs examine a wide range of machines used at the airport, including airplanes, staircases on wheels, scanners, conveyor belts, and radar.

Machines on a Construction Site - Brief text and photographs examine a wide range of machines used on the construction site, including excavators, drills, dump trucks, bulldozers, and wrecking balls.

Machines on the Farm - Brief text and photographs examine a wide range of machines used on the farm, including tractors, combine harvesters, milking machines, balers, seed drills, and more.

Machines on the Road - Brief text and photographs examine a wide range of machines used on the road, including cars, fire engines, street sweepers, garbage trucks, and snow plows.

Comets - "This book looks at comets, exploring what they are, where they come from, what people thought of them in the past, and how we study comets today. A fun activity is provided along with tips for spotting comets. Beautiful photographs and simple text help to engage readers and aid their understanding"--Provided by publisher.

Northern Lights - "This book looks at the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights, exploring what they are, what they look like, where they can be seen, and how they are caused. Readers also learn about the significance of solar storms, the Southern Lights, what people thought about auroras in the past, and how they are explored today. A fun activity is provided along with advice on viewing auroras. Beautiful photographs and simple text help to engage readers and aid their understanding"--Provided by publisher.

Stars and Constellations - "This book explores the sun as our nearest star, different types of stars and constellations. It covers what stars are, where they come from, what makes them shine, what people thought of them in the past, and how we study stars today. A fun activity is provided along with advice on viewing stars. Beautiful photographs and simple text help to engage readers and aid their understanding"--Provided by publisher.

A Firefighter's Day - "Children learn about the day in the life of a firefighter by reading about all of the things firefighters do" -- from publisher's web site.

Find out about Farming - "There are all kinds of farms, and readers will learn about many of them when they read this book about farming" -- from publisher's web site.

New Fiction and Non-Fiction Books!!!

Tiger In Trouble- Presents three true stories about caring humans who saved a blind tiger, an albino bat, and a trio of down-on-their-luck monkeys.

Crocodile Encounters- Follow along with National Geographic explorer Brady Barr as he crawls into a muddy hole just barely big enough for his shoulders, and comes face to face with thirteen crocodiles! Laugh out loud as you learn how to catch a crocodile using shoe laces and underpants. Read in anticipation to find out what happens when you put a 600-lb crocodile on an airplane in just a flimsy wooden crate. These action-packed stories and more will engage readers and inspire them to go out and explore their own world. 

 
Game On- Squish the amoeba neglects his homework, parents, friends, and even his Super Amoeba comic books when he discovers the video game Mitosis.

 



Captain Awesome and the Ultimate Spelling Bee- Captain Awesome is up against Miss Stinky Pinky in the second grade spelling bee. 

 


Heidi Heckelbeck Is Ready to Dance-Heidi resorts to her book of spells to come up with a dazzling act for the school talent show.



 


Heidi Heckelbeck and the Cookie Contest- Heidi wants to win the Brewster Elementary cookie contest, but does not think through all the consequences of adding magic to her recipe.

 


Amy and the Missing Puppy- During Spring Break, mystery lover Amy looks for clues to the disappearance of wealthy Ms. Sullivan's Saint Bernard puppy.

All About Ellie- When she wins the lead role in a school play, second-grader Ellie neglects her friends in the Critter Club and their new animal shelter. 

Kart Competition- Twelve-year-old friends Ted and Ashley are finally old enough to go to Kart Kamp in the summer, where they meet Gil Stevens, son of a famous driver, but soon Ted's competitive instincts start to get the better of him, and camp becomes less about learning than winning.

Paintball Problems- Sixth-grader Max Stinson is tired of being bullied by Harold Weime and looking forward to a summer in the local paintball league to work off some of his frustration, but he soon learns that anger is not a winning attitude, especially when you take it out on the people around you.

Extreme Babymouse- It seems that everyone at school has taken up snowboarding, so Babymouse decides she must hit the slopes, too.

Wish Upon A Pet- Sita is visiting with her pony, Sunbeam. They're hoping to win first place in a pony show . . . until Sunbeam disappears. It's up to Cassie and Alex to track him down, and make Sita's wish of winning a blue ribbon come true. Includes a bracelet and a butterfly charm. 

Wish Upon A Friend- Cassie is so excited to turn seven! She knows it's a special day, but she has no idea what kind of magic is in store.

The Curse of the Pharaoh- Agatha Mistery, a twelve-year-old detective with a photographic memory, travels to Egypt, where rumors of a mysterious tablet unearthed in the Valley of the Kings may be just the clue that she needs to unlock the secret curse of an ancient pharaoh. 

 


Lawn Mower Magic- When Derek Willow is invited to visit a friend in the old neighborhood, he and his siblings Abner, Tate, and Celia try to earn money for his train ticket using an enchanted, and very hungry, lawnmower.

 



New Girl In Town- Olivia is new in town, and she can't wait to make new friends. So she volunteers to help out at the pet adoption booth at the Heartlake City World Petacular. But when one of the puppies escapes, it destroys all the hard work that Andrea, Emma, Mia, and Stephanie have put into the Petacular! So much for making friends . . . in just a few minutes, Olivia's made four brand-new enemies. There's only one way to repair the damage - teamwork!

 
Lights, Camera. Girl Power!-Girl power has come to Heartlake City. The program is hosting a challenge: whichever girl puts together the most creative entry showcasing why Heartlake City is special to her will appear on the show. Will it be Andrea, Emma, Mia, Stephanie or Olivia who takes the stage?
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